Two day Global Digital Summit at Kochi from March 22
Business Standard
Top corporate honchos, business analysts and academicians will analyse the phenomenal changes in the conduct of businesses that are likely to be unleashed by new age disruptive technologies in the next 5-10 years in the Kerala's upcoming Global Digital ...and more »

The Japan Times
Japan's first Somei-Yoshino cherry tree bloom of season confirmed in Kochi
The Japan Times
KOCHI – This spring's first bloom of the popular Somei-Yoshino variety of cherry tree was reported on Thursday, the Meteorological Agency said. The bloom was confirmed in the city of Kochi, seven days earlier than usual and 14 days earlier than last ...

The Mainichi
Japan's first cherry blossoms of 2018 bloom in Kochi - The Mainichi
The Mainichi
KOCHI -- Japan's first Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms of the season have bloomed here, the Kochi Meteorological Office announced on March 15.
Sakura season declared open as first blossoms appear in Kochi ...Asahi Shimbunall 3 news articles »

Times of India
Customs to clear Rs 150cr of pending GST refunds
Times of India
KOCHI: The customs department here is organizing a 'GST refund fortnight' that began on Thursday to quickly sanction pending refunds to exporters. As much as Rs 150 crore of Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) refunds are pending for exports ...and more »

The New Indian Express
Kochi city Police urge public to exercise caution against online cheats
The New Indian Express
KOCHI: The City police have issued a fresh warning, cautioning members of the public to watch out for online fraudsters trying to make a quick buck by siphoning off the hard-earned money belonging to gullible savings bank (SB) account holders ...
Kochi: Online fraud victim gets money backDeccan Chronicle
Police cyber cell cracks down on online fraudstersNYOOOZall 3 news articles

'Hop-on hop-off'' tourist bus service will not hit Kochi roads
The New Indian Express
KOCHI: The much-touted 'hop-on hop-off' tourist bus service will not hit Kochi roads. Having deemed it unviable, the Tourism Department has decided to drop the project envisaged to cover prominent tourism spots and shopping centres in the state's ...

The New Indian Express
Kochi Metro's mindless trenching work leaves KSEB, denizens ...
The New Indian Express
KOCHI: The mindless trenching work by the KMRL for building sidewalks along the Metro stretch has been posing immense hardship to both the KSEB and the common public. On account of the unscientific cutting up of roads, several underground electricity ...
Kochi Metro's Click 'N' Collect system to open in AugustDeccan Chronicleall 3 news articles »

The New Indian Express
Ammakilikoodu project: Foundation stone for 25th house laid in Kochi
The New Indian Express
KOCHI: 'Ammakilikoodu', a housing project for homeless widows initiated by Anwar Sadath MLA in the Aluva Assembly constituency has assumed significance by providing a shelter for the destitute women. Actor Mammootty laid the foundation stone of the ...

The New Indian Express
SC orders BCCI to cough up Rs 1,700 cr for Kochi Tuskers- The ...
The New Indian Express
CHENNAI: Upholding the order of the Supreme Court-appointed arbitrator, asking BCCI to compensate the now-defunct IPL franchise Kochi Tuskers Kerala, the apex court on Thursday directed the board to pay Rs 550 crore with 18 per cent interest, which ...
Kochi Tuskers: Setback for BCCI as Kochi Tuskers win Round 1 in ...Times of India
IPL 2018: Kochi open for IPL return as SC asks board

54-year-old manhandles Kochi corporation worker
The New Indian Express
KOCHI: A Corporation worker was allegedly manhandled by a 54-year-old city resident while executing his duties. Kadavanthara police registered a case against Norman Joseph of Kumaranasan Nagar based on the complaint filed by Yesudas, a building ...

The New Indian Express
A rare surgery to overcome colostomy performed at Kochi Hospital
The New Indian Express
KOCHI: A rare surgery to prevent colostomy where the the whole large intestine was removed and a small pouch was created with the patient's own small intestine and attached to her anus was performed at Sunrise Hospital. This allows her to have a normal ...

The New Indian Express
Shark finning on rise in Kerala's Kochi despite ban: Fins cut, sharks ...
The New Indian Express
According to environment activists, some agencies in Kerala are exporting dried shark fin categorising it as dried fish.and more »

Times of India
Let's wake up to the importance of sleep
Times of India
It is 20 minutes past midnight, and young HR Professional Arati R is tossing and turning in her bed. Desperate for some shut eye, she starts counting backwards from 100 to 1. Office problems and the need to find another job pop up, just the kind of ...and more »

Cochlear implants: Parents face a big financial hurdle
Times of India
Kochi: Parents of children, who underwent cochlear implantation surgery, are a worried lot as manufacturers only give a warranty of four years for the device and the spare parts for the same are quite expensive. The cost of the device is anything ...

Sexton identifies crime spot
Times of India
Kochi: Sexton Johny Vattekkadan, the accused in the Malayattoor priest murder case was taken for evidence collection to the Malayattor Kurushumudi on Thursday. Recommended By Colombia. The police had on Wednesday taken him in custody after getting the ...

Delay by police contemptuous: HC
Times of India
Kochi: Delay on the part of police in registering an FIR against Cardinal George Alencherry and others in Syro Malabar Church land row is illegal and contemptuous, the Kerala high court said on Thursday. However, Justice B Kemal Pasha decided not to ...and more »

Times of India
Teen dies after scooter hits electric post in Elamakkara
Times of India
KOCHI: A 15-year-old boy riding a scooter was killed after it rammed into an electric post at Elamakkara on Thursday morning. Another teen riding pillion suffered grievous injuries in the accident which happened at Thannikkal in Elamakkara. The ...

Smart poles may replace mobile towers in the city
Times of India
Kochi: A proposal mooted by Cochin Smart Mission Ltd (CSML), if implemented, could result in the telecom towers in the city becoming part of history. A project by CSML envisages erection of around 500 smart poles that would ensure mobile telephony ...

Times of India
Motor Vehicles Department books 269 vehicles with illegal air horns
Times of India
KOCHI: The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) with the help of police booked around 269 vehicles for illegally using air horns during a special inspection conducted on Wednesday. According to officials simultaneous inspections were carried out in ...

The Indian Express
How a 6.5-cm screw helped Kochi police crack gruesome murder case
The Indian Express
On January 8 this year, locals, suspecting a foul smell emanating from the barrel, cut through the concrete to be horrified by the sight of a human skeleton inside. Police personnel were immediately dispatched to the spot and an investigation initiated ...

The New Indian Express
Ker to host first Global digital Summit at Kochi
Business Standard
Infosys Non Executive Chairman Nandan Nilekani and Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan are among those who will be participating in the first Global digital summit being held at Kochi on March 22 and 23. The conference aims to showcase Kerala as an ...
Kochi Metro's second phase after Centre's assent: Kerala CM ...The New Indian Express
Metro's Kakkanad extension still under consideration, CMNYOOOZall 6 new

Times of India
Phase-II of Kochi Metro only after Centre's nod, says Kerala CM
Times of India
KOCHI: Giving a jolt to the Metro project, chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the state government will take up the task of implementing the second phase only after getting necessary clearance from the Centre. Replying to a submission by MLA VP ...
Kochi Metro Project second phase to continue only after Centre's ...The News Minuteall 3 news articles »

Deccan Chronicle
Kochi metro: approval sought for conducting Social Impact Assessment
The Hindu
The district administration is awaiting the approval of the State government to launch a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) ahead of acquiring land for the ₹2,577-crore Kochi metro corridor between Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium and Infopark. The ...
Kochi Metro earns Rs 12 lakh dailyDeccan Chronicleall 3 news articles »

Economic Times
Swiggy to enter Coimbatore, Kochi this month - The Economic Times
Economic Times
Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad are some of the strongest markets for Swiggy, and the expansion will further firm up the company's position in southern India, it said in a statement.
Swiggy to enter Coimbatore, Kochi this monthMoneycontrol.com
Swiggy To Launch In Coimbatore, KochiBW Businessworld
Swiggy to commence operations in Coimbatore, KochiThe Hans Indiaall 2 news articles »

Hardware startup conclave to be held in Kochi on March 10
Economic Times
KOCHI: Major national and international companies and 1200 participants are expected to attend Kerala's first national level hardware startup conclave to be held in Kochi on March 10 to be organised by Maker Village, the hardware electronic incubator ...and more »

Times of India
International Women's Day: 'Dear daughter, you lead my way'
Times of India
One can often find women, who had all the talent during their childhood, letting those special abilities take a backseat when they became working professionals or mothers. Often, they themselves forget that they used to paint, dance or even sing during ...and more »

Dog from Kochi squad wins medal
The Hindu
Milla, the ace in the dog squad of the Kerala police, was the cynosure of all eyes as he brought home a medal after a gap of 27 years, bagging the silver medal in the All India Police Duty Meet held here on Tuesday. Milla belongs to the dog squad of ...

Times of India
Man held for abusing maid
Times of India
KOCHI: North police on Thursday arrested a man for allegedly sexually assaulting his maid. As per the woman's statement, the accused had not been giving her salary for years and used to torture her physically. The arrested has been identified as Aji ...

Solar boat takes Kochi start-up to top 40 in Smart 50 contest
onmanorama
Thiruvananthapuram: Kochi-based start-up NavAlt Solar and Electric Boats, which launched India's first solar-powered ferry boat service last year, has been chosen among the best 40 start-ups from south India in the regional round of the Smart Fifty ...

Times of India
Multi-level parking facility at Kacheripady
Times of India
KOCHI: As non-availability of sufficient parking spaces in the city centre turns out to be a major issue, the Cochin Smart Mission Ltd (CSML) has taken up the task of developing a multi-level parking facility at Kacheripady. The CSML intends to revive ...

Times of India
'Nirbhaya' fights for internet privacy, wins
Times of India
KOCHI: What can a rape survivor do if she is denied a job as her employer abroad found out her case details online? A Malayali survivor, let's call her another 'Nirbhaya', came back, fought the legal system, and ensured that details of no rape survivor ...

Times of India
Kerala high court sees red, orders CBI probe into Shuhaib murder
Times of India
KOCHI: The Kerala high court on Wednesday ordered a CBI probe into the murder of Youth Congress leader SP Shuhaib, allegedly by CPM workers on February 12th, an order that reflected badly on the ability and inclination of the state police and ...and more »

News Today
10 kg ganja seized from air passenger in Kochi
News Today
Kochi: Ten kg of ganja was seized from a Dubai-bound passenger by the Customs personnel at the Kochi international airport, a senior official said. The man, a native of Hyderabad, was found carrying the narcotic substance kept hidden in his checked-in ...and more »

Times of India
Mahatma Gandhi's statue vandalised in Kerala
Times of India
KANNUR: Amid the row over vandalizing the statues of Communist icon Lenin following the Tripura elections, a statue of Mahatma Gandhi inside the taluk office compound at Thaliparamba, in Kannur, was vandalised on Thursday morning by an unidentified ...and more »

10 kg ganja seized from air passenger in Kochi - India Today
India Today
Kochi, Mar 7 (PTI) Ten kg of ganja was seized from a Dubai-bound passenger by the Customs personnel at the international airport here today, a senior official said. The man, a native of Hyderabad, was found carrying the narcotic substance kept hidden ...
10 kg of ganja seized from Kochi airport- The New Indian ExpressThe New Indian Expressall 2 news articles »

10 kg of ganja seized from Kochi airport- The New Indian Express
The New Indian Express
KOCHI: The Air Intelligence Unit officers of the Customs seized around 10.10 kg of ganja from a native of Hyderabad at the Cochin International Airport, Nedumbassery, on Wednesday. The Customs sleuths seized the ganja from the checked-in baggage of the ...and more »

Times of India
'I feel I am 10 times luckier than any mother'
Times of India
It isn't unusual for an 82-year-old to have 10 children but what if all of them are girls? “Helen, Jessy, Stella, Maggi, Mercy, Joyce, Dalsy…,” Pauline smiles as she counts her 10 daughters on her fingers, sitting at her home at Thevara, Kochi. She is ...

Times of India
Conquering the coconut trees
Times of India
Maramkeri Mariyamma! Bold women, especially those who dared to explore fields traditionally dominated by men, are often termed so in our State. But on International Women's Day, we would like to give you a heads up, because soon you will have to make ...

10 kg ganja seized from air passenger in Kochi | Business Standard ...
Business Standard
Read more about 10 kg ganja seized from air passenger in Kochi on Business Standard. Ten kg of ganja was seized from a Dubai-bound passenger by the Customs personnel at the international airport here today, a senior official said.The man, a native of ...and more »

Times of India
CBI: CBI quizzes cattle smuggler 'linked' to arrested BSF officer ...
Times of India
KOCHI: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials from Kochi unit questioned a Murshidabad-based cattle smuggler Muhammad Inamul Haque. He was brought to Kochi on Monday night in connection with a case where he had allegedly paid Rs 45.3 lakh as ...and more »

Times of India
DRDO: DRDO develops underwater drone prototype | Kochi News ...
Times of India
KOCHI: Even as the Indian Navy's ships and submarines are being equipped with different kinds of sonars, defence scientists are looking at newer techn.and more »

Times of India
DRDO develops underwater drone prototype
Times of India
KOCHI: Even as the Indian Navy's ships and submarines are being equipped with different kinds of sonars, defence scientists are looking at newer technologies to equip services to protect the territorial and the exclusive economic zone waters. Naval ...and more »

The News Minute
Fort Kochi's 400-year-old Bastion Bungalow and the rich history it preserves
The News Minute
The Kerala government will give the Bastion Bungalow a makeover and a world-class museum will be opened to the public at the end of the year. TNM Staff. Tuesday, March 06, 2018 - 12:36. Share @Whatsapp Share @Facebook Share @twitter Share @Email Share ...

The Hindu
Feeder auto drivers of Kochi metro to sport new uniform
The Hindu
Transport Commissioner K. Padmakumar has issued an order approving the new look uniforms for autorickshaw drivers operating services centred on metro stations. The uniform was allocated following a request of the district autorickshaw drivers' union ...and more »